Dr. Patrick Davis: Winter Cow Nutrition | Ep. 10

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Patrick Davis from the University of Missouri explains how cow-calf producers can prepare cows nutritionally for winter, calving, and rebreeding. He discusses body condition targets, stockpiled fescue, weaning timing, and practical strategies to help improve herd performance while making efficient use of available feed resources. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Mature cows should be around body condition score five to six at calving so they can enter breeding in good energy status."

Meet the guest: Dr. Patrick Davis is Assistant Extension Professional, Livestock Specialist, and Cedar County Program Director at the University of Missouri.  He holds a PhD in Animal Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and his work supports livestock producers across southwest and west central Missouri, with a focus on beef cattle nutrition, reproduction, forage management, and practical cow-calf operations. Learn more from Dr. Patrick Davis on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What will you learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:15) Introduction
• (01:57) Winter preparation
• (02:35) Body condition
• (03:15) Forage resources
• (04:21) Calving targets
• (05:28) Weaning decisions
• (08:33) Closing thoughts

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